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Question· writtenPQ 187asked

187. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the amount of corporation tax paid in each of the years 2014 to 2018, from international companies registered in the Dublin docklands area; and his views on whether a proportion of these taxes should be ring-fenced to support initiatives in the nearby local communities. [12896/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 March 2019

187. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the amount of corporation tax paid in each of the years 2014 to 2018, from international companies registered in the Dublin docklands area; and his views on whether a proportion of these taxes should be ring-fenced to support initiatives in the nearby local communities. [12896/19]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

98. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a media report (details supplied) that greyhound racing here is perceived as lacking integrity in view of concerns such as doping and irregular betting being made by high profile racing sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13949/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 March 2019

98. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a media report (details supplied) that greyhound racing here is perceived as lacking integrity in view of concerns such as doping and irregular betting being made by high profile racing sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13949/19]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

89. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if progress been made by the Irish Greyhound Board towards creating a separate body for the registration of racing greyhounds in order that owners of greyhounds interested in track racing only will no longer have to register with the governing body for hare coursing. [13950/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 March 2019

89. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if progress been made by the Irish Greyhound Board towards creating a separate body for the registration of racing greyhounds in order that owners of greyhounds interested in track racing only will no longer have to register with the governing body for hare coursing. [13950/19]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the way in which he can address the difficulties being faced by voluntary organisations providing home care (details supplied); and the way in which similar difficulties have been resolved in other areas. [11793/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 2019

51. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the way in which he can address the difficulties being faced by voluntary organisations providing home care (details supplied); and the way in which similar difficulties have been resolved in other areas. [11793/19]

Question· writtenPQ 677asked

677. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the amount that would be generated if the 2.6% PRSI rate of classes B, C or D increased to 3% or a minimum of €300. [12044/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 2019

677. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the amount that would be generated if the 2.6% PRSI rate of classes B, C or D increased to 3% or a minimum of €300. [12044/19]

Question· writtenPQ 602asked

602. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 2335 of 24 July 2018, the details of the findings regarding the crèche in question being investigated; the actions taken by her Department; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this facility has continued to advertise and operate itself under the guise of being a fully registered childcare facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12037/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 2019

602. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 2335 of 24 July 2018, the details of the findings regarding the crèche in question being investigated; the actions taken by her Department; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this facility has continued to advertise and operate itself under the guise of being a fully registered childcare facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12037/19]

Question· writtenPQ 349asked

349. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the way in which funding issues for residential care for a person (details supplied) will be addressed; if the HSE received correspondence from the person's psychologist regarding the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11767/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 2019

349. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the way in which funding issues for residential care for a person (details supplied) will be addressed; if the HSE received correspondence from the person's psychologist regarding the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11767/19]

Question· writtenPQ 348asked

348. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if the HSE helpline providing information on terminations will have a facility for deaf persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11766/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 2019

348. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if the HSE helpline providing information on terminations will have a facility for deaf persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11766/19]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

68. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the recently issued appeals terms of reference would apply to a person (details supplied); if the independent appeals panel will review non-redacted versions of all appeals materials, including all attachments submitted by the person; if a disability professional will be assigned as part of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11910/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 2019

68. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the recently issued appeals terms of reference would apply to a person (details supplied); if the independent appeals panel will review non-redacted versions of all appeals materials, including all attachments submitted by the person; if a disability professional will be assigned as part of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11910/19]

Question· writtenPQ 12asked

12. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in probation services linked in with a probation officer; if sufficient community services are available; and if there are enough places for voluntary supervision. [11721/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 2019

12. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in probation services linked in with a probation officer; if sufficient community services are available; and if there are enough places for voluntary supervision. [11721/19]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

303. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the HSE blind welfare allowance is means deductible for a person seeking a disability benefit if section 12 of the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2008 amends the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 and, thereby, entitles recipients of the disability allowance to receive the blind welfare allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11176/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 March 2019

303. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the HSE blind welfare allowance is means deductible for a person seeking a disability benefit if section 12 of the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2008 amends the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 and, thereby, entitles recipients of the disability allowance to receive the blind welfare allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11176/19]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

82. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to recognise the rights of thousands of volunteers who help deliver programmes (details supplied) on the ground; his plans to ensure equality monitoring of Irish Aid volunteers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11236/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 March 2019

82. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to recognise the rights of thousands of volunteers who help deliver programmes (details supplied) on the ground; his plans to ensure equality monitoring of Irish Aid volunteers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11236/19]

Question· writtenPQ 455asked

455. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether it is appropriate that the National Driver Licence Service charges a fee of €35 to replace stolen licences in cases in which the holder of the licence has a crime reference from gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10388/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2019

455. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether it is appropriate that the National Driver Licence Service charges a fee of €35 to replace stolen licences in cases in which the holder of the licence has a crime reference from gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10388/19]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the materials that will be considered by the election observer appeals panel which decides upon the final mark for appellants; if the panels will consider disability and other relevant appeal statements made by appellants; if these considerations will be documented in a way that is open to further review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10422/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2019

119. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the materials that will be considered by the election observer appeals panel which decides upon the final mark for appellants; if the panels will consider disability and other relevant appeal statements made by appellants; if these considerations will be documented in a way that is open to further review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10422/19]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

95. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if members of the Defence Forces who undertake specialist training in areas of academia or skills based will be provided with the opportunity to practice in the areas of their specialism once qualified (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10287/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2019

95. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if members of the Defence Forces who undertake specialist training in areas of academia or skills based will be provided with the opportunity to practice in the areas of their specialism once qualified (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10287/19]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

184. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the microchipping of dogs; if the legislation in this regard is being enforced; and the number of warnings or summonses issued in this regard. [10086/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 February 2019

184. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the microchipping of dogs; if the legislation in this regard is being enforced; and the number of warnings or summonses issued in this regard. [10086/19]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

39. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he has concerns regarding a company (details supplied) based in Dublin and the adverse publicity being attracted by the company; and if he is satisfied that its tax arrangements and payments are in line with the progressive policies of his Department and the EU. [9853/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 February 2019

39. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he has concerns regarding a company (details supplied) based in Dublin and the adverse publicity being attracted by the company; and if he is satisfied that its tax arrangements and payments are in line with the progressive policies of his Department and the EU. [9853/19]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which he can address human rights abuses in Bahrain further to the concerns articulated by the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation faced by human rights defenders and the concerns for persons (details supplied). [9688/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2019

40. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which he can address human rights abuses in Bahrain further to the concerns articulated by the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation faced by human rights defenders and the concerns for persons (details supplied). [9688/19]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

37. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on an initiative (details supplied); and his plans to ensure that all Irish companies respect the business and human rights initiative in view of the fact that it was a policy led by his Department. [9692/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2019

37. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on an initiative (details supplied); and his plans to ensure that all Irish companies respect the business and human rights initiative in view of the fact that it was a policy led by his Department. [9692/19]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

23. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a commitment will be made for the return of the Temporary International Presence in Hebron, West Bank in view of the deteriorating situation in the region and stated support for the Oslo Accords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9689/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2019

23. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a commitment will be made for the return of the Temporary International Presence in Hebron, West Bank in view of the deteriorating situation in the region and stated support for the Oslo Accords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9689/19]

Question· writtenPQ 12asked

12. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on extending the memorandum of understanding between the HSE and Irish Aid operating in relation to Sub-Saharan African countries to Nepal as a low income Asian country with poor health indicators; and his further views on the need for extending this collaboration. [9690/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2019

12. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on extending the memorandum of understanding between the HSE and Irish Aid operating in relation to Sub-Saharan African countries to Nepal as a low income Asian country with poor health indicators; and his further views on the need for extending this collaboration. [9690/19]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland will support peaceful efforts aimed at solving the Venezuelan crisis and only those initiatives that will help to bring the crisis to a peaceful and inclusive conclusion. [9759/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2019

5. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland will support peaceful efforts aimed at solving the Venezuelan crisis and only those initiatives that will help to bring the crisis to a peaceful and inclusive conclusion. [9759/19]

Question· writtenPQ 397asked

397. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the health sector national staff survey 2016, National Ambulance Services report January 2017 undertaken by a company (details supplied); if so, his views on the fact that 31% of respondents that claimed discrimination in relation to their trade union activity; and the way in which he plans to address the continued refusal by the HSE to attend the Workplace Relations Commission with a union to find a solution to the ongoing dispute. [9560/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019

397. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the health sector national staff survey 2016, National Ambulance Services report January 2017 undertaken by a company (details supplied); if so, his views on the fact that 31% of respondents that claimed discrimination in relation to their trade union activity; and the way in which he plans to address the continued refusal by the HSE to attend the Workplace Relations Commission with a union to find a solution to the ongoing dispute. [9560/19]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

108. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to release the terms of reference, members of the board and allow oral hearings regarding the results of the 2018 election observer roster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9717/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019

108. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to release the terms of reference, members of the board and allow oral hearings regarding the results of the 2018 election observer roster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9717/19]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to develop the embassy in Monrovia to full ambassador strength; if he will directly support civil society in Liberia; and if the regulations for education fellowships will be loosened. [9716/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019

107. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to develop the embassy in Monrovia to full ambassador strength; if he will directly support civil society in Liberia; and if the regulations for education fellowships will be loosened. [9716/19]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

106. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to promote the inclusion of disability in international development through Irish Aid and representation at EU, UN and other international bodies. [9715/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019

106. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to promote the inclusion of disability in international development through Irish Aid and representation at EU, UN and other international bodies. [9715/19]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which he plans to address concerns raised by the Defence Forces Reserve representative association regarding the state of the force; and his plans to engage constructively with the representative association. [9412/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2019

46. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which he plans to address concerns raised by the Defence Forces Reserve representative association regarding the state of the force; and his plans to engage constructively with the representative association. [9412/19]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which she can address the financial strain on persons working in the performing arts including claims that one third of persons working in the performing arts earn less than the minimum wage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8705/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2019

33. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which she can address the financial strain on persons working in the performing arts including claims that one third of persons working in the performing arts earn less than the minimum wage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8705/19]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of progress in relation to the battlefield site of 14-17 Moore Street, Dublin 1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8704/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2019

18. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of progress in relation to the battlefield site of 14-17 Moore Street, Dublin 1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8704/19]

Question· writtenPQ 277asked

277. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the role of her Department in supporting an Gaeilge; and her plans to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge in March 2019. [8764/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2019

277. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the role of her Department in supporting an Gaeilge; and her plans to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge in March 2019. [8764/19]

Question· writtenPQ 276asked

276. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the need to establish more robust criteria for the granting of licences in view of the amount of footage and evidence brought forward by animal welfare groups on breaches of licences for coursing clubs. [8763/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2019

276. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the need to establish more robust criteria for the granting of licences in view of the amount of footage and evidence brought forward by animal welfare groups on breaches of licences for coursing clubs. [8763/19]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

73. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the conflict between the legally binding strategic development zone, SDZ, North Lotts plan in Dublin 1 and the recent ministerial guidelines on building height; and if his attention has been drawn to a commercial advantage for developers that pursue his guidelines over developers that adhere to the legally binding SDZ. [8398/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2019

73. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the conflict between the legally binding strategic development zone, SDZ, North Lotts plan in Dublin 1 and the recent ministerial guidelines on building height; and if his attention has been drawn to a commercial advantage for developers that pursue his guidelines over developers that adhere to the legally binding SDZ. [8398/19]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the way in which he can address concerns of residents in areas that have seen large developments of housing stock while ensuring targets are being reached in the Rebuilding Ireland programme; the success of the programme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8399/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2019

49. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the way in which he can address concerns of residents in areas that have seen large developments of housing stock while ensuring targets are being reached in the Rebuilding Ireland programme; the success of the programme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8399/19]

Question· writtenPQ 605asked

605. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a community employment scheme will be extended for another year in the case of a person (details supplied). [7721/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2019

605. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a community employment scheme will be extended for another year in the case of a person (details supplied). [7721/19]

Question· writtenPQ 565asked

565. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties students (details supplied) are having with the limited frequency of a bus service; his views on whether there is a need for increased frequency of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8145/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2019

565. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties students (details supplied) are having with the limited frequency of a bus service; his views on whether there is a need for increased frequency of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8145/19]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

79. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on Intreo offices having the right to make recipients of social welfare payments take up employment outside of their chosen profession or vocation; and her further views of whether it negates the ability of a person to pursue their chosen profession. [8044/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2019

79. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on Intreo offices having the right to make recipients of social welfare payments take up employment outside of their chosen profession or vocation; and her further views of whether it negates the ability of a person to pursue their chosen profession. [8044/19]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

269. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the details of the overcrowding and underoccupancy of local authority housing stock nationally; and the breakdown of local authority housing stock by number of bedrooms and occupancy in terms of number of residents in tabular form. [7444/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2019

269. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the details of the overcrowding and underoccupancy of local authority housing stock nationally; and the breakdown of local authority housing stock by number of bedrooms and occupancy in terms of number of residents in tabular form. [7444/19]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

31. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether there is a fairer way to class various products for VAT rather than standardised rates, which can be subject to changes that make significant differences to certain industries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7356/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2019

31. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether there is a fairer way to class various products for VAT rather than standardised rates, which can be subject to changes that make significant differences to certain industries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7356/19]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

20. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the way in which he plans to resolve the issues raised by unmarried persons regarding the perceived unfairness of the inheritance tax system by which there is an overarching emphasis placed on marriage and persons who are not married placed at a disadvantage. [7357/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2019

20. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the way in which he plans to resolve the issues raised by unmarried persons regarding the perceived unfairness of the inheritance tax system by which there is an overarching emphasis placed on marriage and persons who are not married placed at a disadvantage. [7357/19]